Flynn27 has written 8 posts

Single travel - safe or not safe?

I was in Medellin last December. My friends would not let me go anywhere unescorted for fear of kidnapping. I thought they were being hyper vigiliant about my safety. I have traveled and am aware of the common sense precautions of not standing out like a target with a bull's eye. So, please do not respond with what we all know to be common sense safety measures. However, they still insisted that it is unsafe to travel alone (even downtown Medellin) for Americans. Do you think this ...

Colombia via Panama - Advice please...

I am going to MDE with a 6 hour lay over in Panama City. I want to leave the airport and explore Panama City for a few hours. So here are some questions... 1. Is this possible with a US passport? Or do I need some sort of visa? 2. Any airport security issues I need to be aware of? 3. Anything else I need to know? ...

Hats

Do men wear hats in Colombia? In South Beach, I got used to wearing straw cowboy hats or straw brim hats. I was just wondering - would it look out of place?

Poblado - Best or Worst of Medellin?

I just read a website about Medellin that refers to Poblado as "the standard for the city". What are your thoughts, opinions, experiences?

Best way to stay in COL?

How long can an American stay in COL? I am told a passport allows 190 days. After that time, would I need to ask for some sort of visa? I am not in need of employment, so a work permit is not necessary. I have been told that I would need to leave COL for two weeks and then return on a new passport (190 day) schedule. What is the best way to proceed? ...